The Donald And The Demagogues Democracies that trade substance for charisma dont last. Trump is Americas answer to Hugo Chávez. By BRET STEPHENS Aug. 31, 2015 If by now you dont find Donald Trump appalling, youre appalling. If you have reached physical maturity and still chuckle at Mr. Trumps pubescent jokes about Rosie ODonnell or Heidi Klum, you will never reach mental maturity.